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mattyb · Oct 26, 2009, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by paul w

Stop that please.

It is the Lounge you know, take it with a pinch of salt. And in case you didn't know, I have US citizenship.

paul w · Oct 26, 2009, 04:02 PM

I probably should have known that* but in any event I really need to be cutting back on my sodium intake these days.

*I've been amused by your Brit living in France thing for a while. Originally you struck me as being very American, until you started mentioning how you were British and such.

I like things like small cars for city driving, but my opinion doesn't count because I prefer not to actually OWN a car for city driving.

The Final Dakar · Oct 26, 2009, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by mattyb

It is the Lounge you know, take it with a pinch of salt. And in case you didn't know, I have US citizenship.

You're as American as Wayne Brady is black.*

*This post brought to you by 2005

mattyb · Oct 26, 2009, 04:13 PM

I defend the US in front of Brits and Frogs as much as I defend Frogs and Brits in these forums.

This thread is about Sealobo's car though.

The Final Dakar · Oct 26, 2009, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by mattyb

This thread is about Sealobo's car though.

Speaking of things that need defending.

Sealobo · Oct 27, 2009, 12:08 AM

Swapping a new tin can to the car just today..!

angelmb · Oct 28, 2009, 07:02 AM

Sealobo, which color is yours?

Sealobo · Oct 28, 2009, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by angelmb

Sealobo, which color is yours?

is that a trick question?

LegendaryPinkOx · Oct 28, 2009, 12:06 PM

Oooh! I know, I know!

angelmb · Oct 28, 2009, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by Sealobo

is that a trick question?

It is just that I can't tell between the solid ambient white or funk white which is pearlescent. I am inclined to believe that it is the former… Don't tell me it is azure

auto_immune · Oct 29, 2009, 12:08 AM

I'm really happy for you, and imma not trying to crap on your thread, but I like my new "car" better!

Sealobo · Oct 29, 2009, 03:06 AM

Originally Posted by angelmb

It is just that I can't tell between the solid ambient white or funk white which is pearlescent. I am inclined to believe that it is the former… Don't tell me it is azure

cha chau azure indeed~!

can't you see the blue tint???

angelmb · Oct 29, 2009, 07:03 AM

haha, yes, I was wondering about the blue tint, but though it might be due to the fluorescent lighting. Beautiful, pastel colors like yours and 'ye ye green' rock.

residentEvil · Oct 29, 2009, 09:21 AM

pastel colored cars...ick

Sealobo · Feb 13, 2010, 06:15 AM

Got new wheels... hehehe...

downinflames68 · Feb 13, 2010, 03:41 PM

I don't get you, man. You seem like you're into cars, yet you can't even wire a radar detector with an inline fuse. Do you even change your own oil?

imitchellg5 · Feb 13, 2010, 03:53 PM

You do realize that he's in Hong Kong right? He probably doesn't even have space to set down an oil pan...

downinflames68 · Feb 13, 2010, 04:17 PM

I suppose. That must be an expensive hobby if you cannot do anything yourself. I'd hate it.

imitchellg5 · Feb 13, 2010, 04:51 PM

Since most people don't own a car there, that's exactly what it is: a hobby.

Doofy · Feb 13, 2010, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by downinflames68

I don't get you, man. You seem like you're into cars, yet you can't even wire a radar detector with an inline fuse. Do you even change your own oil?

Ummm. Even Clarkson doesn't change his own oil.
You don't have to be a gynaecologist to enjoy boobies.

imitchellg5 · Feb 13, 2010, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by Doofy

Ummm. Even Clarkson doesn't change his own oil.
You don't have to be a gynaecologist to enjoy boobies.

Would you want Clarkson changing his oil? Nooooope.

Laminar · Feb 13, 2010, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by Doofy

Ummm. Even Clarkson doesn't change his own oil.
You don't have to be a gynaecologist to enjoy boobies.

Exactly...for some reason Rob seems to equate "car guy" with the car you own and the work you do on it.

Sealobo · Feb 13, 2010, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by downinflames68

I suppose. That must be an expensive hobby if you cannot do anything yourself. I'd hate it.

Everything is expensive here. Hong Kong is just like NYC or London.

I just bought a parking space for US32,000 few months ago. It costed more than the Fiat 500.

Doofy · Feb 13, 2010, 06:03 PM

It's a very nice parking space, Sea, if that's it in the photo. Right there on its own with nobody next to you to open their doors onto your paintwork and all that.

downinflames68 · Feb 13, 2010, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by Laminar

Exactly...for some reason Rob seems to equate "car guy" with the car you own and the work you do on it.

Pretty sure you would equate the same, if it weren't for the fact you must disagree with every single thing I say on these forums, troll.

brassplayersrock² · Feb 13, 2010, 06:17 PM

Seems like Laminar only disagrees with wrong things.

Nice car sealobo

Laminar · Feb 13, 2010, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by brassplayersrock²

Seems like Laminar only disagrees with wrong things.

It's one of my many flaws.

downinflames68 · Feb 13, 2010, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by brassplayersrock²

Seems like Laminar only disagrees with wrong things.

imitchellg5 · Feb 13, 2010, 09:33 PM

Oh come on, that was my pic to Google image search and put in threads!

Railroader · Feb 13, 2010, 10:20 PM

I've been driving a Fiat 500 in Indianapolis for the last month or so my self. I race it every Friday night at the local track.

Seriously, I have the exact same kit in the link pictures, I even painted it exactly the same. It looks like yours!

downinflames68 · Feb 13, 2010, 10:24 PM

R/c?

imitchellg5 · Feb 13, 2010, 10:39 PM

That thing looks pretty cool, how much?

olePigeon · Feb 13, 2010, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by downinflames68

I don't get you, man. You seem like you're into cars, yet you can't even wire a radar detector with an inline fuse. Do you even change your own oil?

Clearly you've never heard of Jeremy Clarkson.

(Edit: Man, I was too late.

)

olePigeon · Feb 13, 2010, 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by auto_immune

I'm really happy for you, and imma not trying to crap on your thread, but I like my new "car" better!

I've seen the commercials for all the new Jeeps. Apparently you're a cougar with a pink purse, somehow simultaneously holding a chihuahua and a cell phone while you drive.

downinflames68 · Feb 13, 2010, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by olePigeon

Clearly you've never heard of Jeremy Clarkson.

(Edit: Man, I was too late.

)

I guess I don't consider him a real car person. I consider him an entertainer. He's funny, but if you don't turn your own wrenches... you're not really into it.

imitchellg5 · Feb 13, 2010, 11:00 PM

Jezza dumbs himself down on TV though. I've listened to some of his radio interviews and he seems to be pretty knowledgeable. But you're right, he doesn't turn his own wrench. I think Hammond is a true enthusiast... May, sort of.

Doofy · Feb 13, 2010, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by downinflames68

if you don't turn your own wrenches... you're not really into it.

Are Ferrari owners "car people"? Let's assume that they are (because if they weren't, they'd be driving a Benz or something like that, right?). Anyone who owns a Ferrari later than the Mondial doesn't turn their own wrenches. Mainly because they can't.
Are Veyron owners into cars? Do they turn their own wrenches?
Are Lambo owners into cars? Do they turn their own wrenches?

Did you program the ECU on your S6 yourself? No? Then you can't be into cars that much.

We could have hit on your problem with women though... ...because you don't personally give them their smear tests and mammograms they simply don't think you're really into them.

Shaddim · Feb 14, 2010, 01:53 AM

I don't mess with what's under the bonnet of my car, at least not more than check fluids. I think that's the same with just about any newer high performance vehicle. My Bronco is another matter, I've been known to pull the heads on it just out of boredom.

downinflames68 · Feb 14, 2010, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by Doofy

Are Ferrari owners "car people"? Let's assume that they are (because if they weren't, they'd be driving a Benz or something like that, right?). Anyone who owns a Ferrari later than the Mondial doesn't turn their own wrenches. Mainly because they can't.
Are Veyron owners into cars? Do they turn their own wrenches?
Are Lambo owners into cars? Do they turn their own wrenches?

No, they aren't. They're just rich people. They do not appreciate a car unless it costs a lot of money. They are generally snobby and hate certain badges. Hence, in many car enthusiast clubs, you see this type of sticker on a car:

imitchellg5 · Feb 14, 2010, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by downinflames68

No, they aren't. They're just rich people. They do not appreciate a car unless it costs a lot of money. They are generally snobby and hate certain badges. Hence, in many car enthusiast clubs, you see this type of sticker on a car:

You'd have to be mental to own a Ferrari/Lamborghini/etc and do your own work. Best to leave it to the dealer to mess it up, not yourself.

I was reading Car & Driver's review of the 458 Italia today and they had a depressing tone throughout the article. Not because the car is bad, but because the car is too good for those who can afford it to enjoy. That's how I feel about exotics. I'd love to have one, but I wouldn't like to be in a position to own one because I wouldn't have the time to enjoy it at all.

Spheric Harlot · Feb 14, 2010, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by downinflames68

They are generally snobby and hate certain badges.

Reading this in a Ca$h post about specific car brands cracks me up.

Doofy · Feb 14, 2010, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by downinflames68

No, they aren't. They're just rich people. They do not appreciate a car unless it costs a lot of money. They are generally snobby and hate certain badges. Hence, in many car enthusiast clubs, you see this type of sticker on a car:

Make yer mind up. The people I'm talking about are enthusiastic about cars, thus like to drive their cars as much as possible. The people you're talking about are enthusiastic about mechanics, thus like to spend time in their garages with their wrenches (for which owning a car is a good excuse).

Is Jay Kay passionate about cars? Does he do his own wrench work?

It's quite obvious that you don't know any rich people, Rob.

Doofy · Feb 14, 2010, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by imitchellg5

You'd have to be mental to own a Ferrari/Lamborghini/etc and do your own work.

Well, no. You'd have to be a Ferrari or Lamborghini mechanic. It's nigh on impossible to work on these modern machines yourself. Change a wheel maybe, but that's it.

imitchellg5 · Feb 14, 2010, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by Doofy

Well, no. You'd have to be a Ferrari or Lamborghini mechanic. It's nigh on impossible to work on these modern machines yourself. Change a wheel maybe, but that's it.

Obviously I meant from an owners standpoint...

Railroader · Feb 14, 2010, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by imitchellg5

That thing looks pretty cool, how much?

About $250-$350 depending on radio and battery options. The basic Tamiya Fiat 500 kit is $140 but you need to buy a radio, battery, and charger for another $100+. And you'll need to assemble it.

A ready to run kit is $220 and a battery and charger for another $50.

To be set up at a competitive racing level would run you about $500.

Kenneth · Feb 15, 2010, 02:08 AM

Grew up in Hong Kong, I like your choice there.